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CELESTICA INC (CLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CLS - CA15101Q2071 - Common Stock

247.66 USD
-6.73 (-2.65%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
249.5 USD
+1.84 (+0.74%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

CLS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CLS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CLS is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make CLS suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CLS had positive earnings in the past year.
CLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CLS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

CLS has a better Return On Assets (8.63%) than 89.60% of its industry peers.
CLS has a Return On Equity of 30.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLS outperforms 93.60% of its industry peers.
CLS has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.07%) than 93.60% of its industry peers.
CLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.43%) for CLS is below the current ROIC(19.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.63%
ROE 30.63%
ROIC 19.07%
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)15.02%
ROE(5y)11.3%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)8.93%
CLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CLS (5.09%) is better than 69.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.56%, CLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CLS (11.36%) is worse than 76.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 5.09%
GM 11.36%
OM growth 3Y24.27%
OM growth 5Y29.03%
PM growth 3Y34%
PM growth 5Y30.13%
GM growth 3Y8.03%
GM growth 5Y10.39%
CLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CLS is creating value.
CLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CLS is higher compared to a year ago.
CLS Yearly Shares OutstandingCLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
CLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.23 indicates that CLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CLS has a Altman-Z score of 6.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLS outperforms 83.20% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CLS is 2.27, which is a good value as it means it would take CLS, 2.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.27, CLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CLS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLS underperforms 68.80% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CLS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.27
Altman-Z 6.23
ROIC/WACC2.18
WACC8.76%
CLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CLS has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that CLS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CLS has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLS underperforms 76.80% of its industry peers.
CLS has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that CLS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, CLS is not doing good in the industry: 84.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for CLS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.86
CLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 49.06% over the past year.
CLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 48.11% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 20.52% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 10.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.06%
EPS 3Y44.1%
EPS 5Y48.11%
EPS Q2Q%52.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.52%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y10.38%
Sales Q2Q%20.97%

3.2 Future

CLS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y41.57%
EPS Next 2Y29.94%
EPS Next 3Y26.3%
EPS Next 5Y30.31%
Revenue Next Year19.55%
Revenue Next 2Y18.38%
Revenue Next 3Y18.53%
Revenue Next 5Y18.86%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
CLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CLS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.25.
CLS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. CLS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
CLS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.42.
CLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say CLS is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.25
Fwd PE 37.42
CLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

CLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.78
EV/EBITDA 34.8
CLS Per share dataCLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CLS's earnings are expected to grow with 26.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y29.94%
EPS Next 3Y26.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CELESTICA INC

NYSE:CLS (9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 249.5 +1.84 (+0.74%)

247.66

-6.73 (-2.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Inst Owners76.87%
Inst Owner Change-2.25%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap28.49B
Analysts82.5
Price Target162.26 (-34.48%)
Short Float %4.38%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.18%
Min EPS beat(2)6.65%
Max EPS beat(2)11.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.71%
Min EPS beat(4)1.95%
Max EPS beat(4)11.71%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.8%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)9.35%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)9.16%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.4%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.4%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.06%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.55%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.92%
PT rev (1m)-3.58%
PT rev (3m)66.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.25
Fwd PE 37.42
P/S 2.69
P/FCF 73.78
P/OCF 51.9
P/B 16.21
P/tB 25.2
EV/EBITDA 34.8
EPS(TTM)4.74
EY1.91%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)3.36
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)4.77
OCFY1.93%
SpS92.04
BVpS15.28
TBVpS9.83
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.63%
ROE 30.63%
ROCE 23.8%
ROIC 19.07%
ROICexc 21.37%
ROICexgc 28.15%
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 5.09%
GM 11.36%
FCFM 3.65%
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)15.02%
ROE(5y)11.3%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)8.93%
ROICexc(3y)13.32%
ROICexc(5y)10.55%
ROICexgc(3y)18.44%
ROICexgc(5y)14.81%
ROCE(3y)14.26%
ROCE(5y)11.14%
ROICexcg growth 3Y31.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y37.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.81%
OM growth 3Y24.27%
OM growth 5Y29.03%
PM growth 3Y34%
PM growth 5Y30.13%
GM growth 3Y8.03%
GM growth 5Y10.39%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.27
Debt/EBITDA 0.99
Cap/Depr 100.49%
Cap/Sales 1.54%
Interest Coverage 17.29
Cash Conversion 64.05%
Profit Quality 71.71%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 6.23
F-Score7
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC2.18
Cap/Depr(3y)94.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)94.3%
Profit Quality(5y)151.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.06%
EPS 3Y44.1%
EPS 5Y48.11%
EPS Q2Q%52.75%
EPS Next Y41.57%
EPS Next 2Y29.94%
EPS Next 3Y26.3%
EPS Next 5Y30.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.52%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y10.38%
Sales Q2Q%20.97%
Revenue Next Year19.55%
Revenue Next 2Y18.38%
Revenue Next 3Y18.53%
Revenue Next 5Y18.86%
EBIT growth 1Y40.43%
EBIT growth 3Y48.65%
EBIT growth 5Y42.42%
EBIT Next Year45.93%
EBIT Next 3Y22.4%
EBIT Next 5Y28.45%
FCF growth 1Y59.55%
FCF growth 3Y20.17%
FCF growth 5Y2.76%
OCF growth 1Y45.13%
OCF growth 3Y27.84%
OCF growth 5Y6.55%